Naomi Osaka admitted that she copied Novak Djokovic during her opening match at the Qatar Open. The former world No. 1 got revenge over Caroline Garcia after losing to her at the Australian Open, ... ( read original story ...)
With its 40-year-old Tokyo campus growing, Temple will open a new site in Japan
It was an improbable proposition when Temple launched the campus in Tokyo in 1982, but despite a tumultuous start, it has survived and thrived. ( read original story ...)
Secrets of ‘Tokyo Vice’: From the Yakuza to the Backstreet Boys
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/MaxTokyo Vice’s name may recall Michael Mann’s sizzling Miami-set TV hit, but Max’s crime series boasts plenty of its own unique, sumptuous style. ( read original story ...)
Japan space agency postpones launch of second test-flight of its flagship rocket due to bad weather
Japan’s space agency has postponed the second test flight of its new flagship rocket H3 series planned for this week because of bad weather forecast at the launch site ... ( read original story ...)
The Magnificent Seven are so big, they are worth as much as all the stocks in Japan, France and the U.K. put together
The epic scale of the so-called Magnificent Seven was put under the microscope by analysts at Deutsche Bank, which finds the grouping of U.S. tech ...
Japan’s Mizuho Bank acquires 15% in Credit Saison India for Rs 1,200 cr
Digital non-banking finance company Credit Saison (CS) India on Tuesday said Japan's Mizuho Bank has acquired 15 per cent stake in it for Rs 1,200 crore. This is Credit Saison's first investment from ...
Japan Custody Bank Mulls New Structure to Improve Governance
Custody Bank of Japan Ltd. is considering changing its corporate structure to strengthen governance following allegations of misconduct by a former top executive, according to people familiar with the ...
Bad weather forces Japan’s space agency to delay launch of second test-flight of flagship rocket
Japan's space agency on Tuesday postponed the launch of a second test flight of its new flagship rocket H3 series planned for this week because of bad weather forecast at the launch site. The delay ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Inpex books 19% drop in 2023 profit on lower energy prices
Japan's biggest oil and gas explorer Inpex Corp on Tuesday reported a 19.4% drop in 2023 net profit due to lower prices of oil and natural gas and a hefty impairment loss on its Prelude liquefied ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese stocks outshine Europe and U.S. before key inflation data
By Harry Robertson and Ankur Banerjee LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Japanese shares touched a 34-year peak on Tuesday, while European stocks and S&P 500 futures slipped as investors waited for a U.S.
Tokyo Electron Adds $12 Billion in a Day on Strong China Demand
Tokyo Electron Ltd.’s market capitalization surged by more than $12 billion on Tuesday, hitting a record high after the company hiked guidance for the year on the strength of sales to China.Most Read ...
Japan’s Mizuho Bank acquires 15 per cent stake in Credit Saison India for Rs 1,200 crore
Digital non-banking finance company Credit Saison (CS) India on Tuesday said Japan ‘s Mizuho Bank has acquired 15 per cent stake in it for Rs 1,200 crore. This is Credit Saison’s first investment from ...
Japan’s first sovereign green bonds expected to attract healthy demand
Japan's government is set to issue its first tranche of bonds to finance development of clean energy resources this week, with investors expecting healthy demand owing to the scarcity of ...
6.1-Magnitude Quake Hits Volcano Islands, Japan Region – USGS
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 jolted Volcano Islands, Japan region at 11:19:36 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. ... ( read original story ...)
Man Dies at Tokyo Airport With Kilo of Drugs in His Stomach
A man has been confirmed dead after attempting to smuggle a large amount of drugs through an airport in Tokyo through a process known as “body packing.” ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rally tracking Wall Street gains
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended up 1,066.55 points, or 2.89 percent, from Friday to close at 37,963.97, its highest close since January 1990. The index ... ( read original story ...)